š Alum Spotlight - La Joya ECHS Alumnus Returns to Roots as District Accountant
Rolando Herrera, an alumnus of La Joya Early College High School, has had a journey marked by rapid academic achievements and professional milestones. From an early college student to navigating the world of professional accounting, Rolando Herrera's career has now led him back to La Joya ISD, where it all started.
Speaking about his time at La Joya ECHS he recalls, ābecause of their guidance and mentorship, I was able to gain my bachelorās in accounting at 20 and then my masterās degree in Accountancy from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at 21.ā
His academic dedication would go on to open doors to prestigious opportunities.
āEventually [I was] able to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the leading āBig 4ā accounting firms in the world right after my masterās degree,ā Herrera said.
Despite his success, he felt a pull toward the community that had given him so much, and he returned to La Joya ISD as a district accountant.
"La Joya Early College High School and everyone working there always saw a light in me that sometimes I didnāt see in myself. The determination and dedication that the staff had will forever impact me," Herrera reflects on his educational journey.
Herrera's presence in the district sends students a powerful message: their education is the foundation for their future achievements. It's a story of coming full circle, from a student absorbing lessons in the classroom to an accomplished professional imparting inspiration.
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All classes resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.
ā° Friendly Reminder! There will be NO CLASSES on Friday, November 17, 2023.
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Experiments like these are not just about the results; they're about sparking curiosity and imagination in the world of science. Kudos to Mr. Martinez for creating such an engaging classroom experience!
šļø Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day 2023 šļø
This Veterans Day, Mr. D. GarcĆa's AVID 2 class at La Joya Early College H.S. led an inspiring service learning project. Our students reached out to our school community, gathering generous donations to create special goodie bags and heartfelt cards.
These tokens of appreciation were lovingly prepared and gifted to the military veterans among our La Joya High School faculty and the brave members of the V.F.W. Post 3895 (La Joya).
Our amazing AVID 2 students took a heartwarming initiative to spread kindness and gratitude. In observance of World Kindness Day, they presented small tokens of appreciation to their family members, classmates, co-workers, and friends.
Join us at La Joya ISD Tree Lighting Ceremony!
š: Thursday, November 30, 2023
ā°: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
š: La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
It's a free community event! š
Letās celebrate World Kindness Day and make the world a brighter place. āØš¤Remember, even a small act of kindness can brighten someoneās day and make a difference in their lives. #WorldKindnessDay š
La Joya ISD celebrates American Education WeekāNov. 13 - 17, 2023. āØ
Join us as we celebrate public education and honor ALL La Joya ISD employees who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. šš
Today, we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Daniel Garcia for his service and dedication to our nation. šŗšø
Remembering and honoring all those who have served and continue to serve our nation. Happy Veterans Day! šŗšø
#VeteransDay
š š©āš«Celebrating our five incredible School Psychologists during School Psychologist Week. Thank you for your unwavering support, guidance, and dedication to the well-being of our school community. Your impact is immeasurable!
#SchoolPsychWeek
š§ļø Important Announcement: Unfortunately, due to inclement weather conditions, we regret to inform you that the Diabetes Walk scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023 has been canceled. The safety of our participants is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned for updates on future events, and thank you for your continued support! š¶āāļø
šLa Joya ISD Celebrates National STEM/STEAM Day!
š A Day to inspire our students to explore and pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. š¬š„ļø āļøšØš
#ljisdstudentfocuseddatadrivenresultsoriented
š Join us in a Mathathon for a cause! La Joya ISD is crunching numbers to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital. šš§® Let's make a difference together!
š Join us in a Mathathon for a cause! La Joya ISD is crunching numbers to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital. šš§® Let's make a difference together!
š Join us in a Mathathon for a cause! La Joya ISD is crunching numbers to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital. šš§® Let's make a difference together!
šāāļøš Congratulations to all the #LJECHS students who made a splash at the dual swim meet this weekend! š
š³ļø Tomorrow is Election Day! ššŗšø La Joya ISD is undergoing a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, and your voice matters! š£ļø Get informed and make a difference. Check out the information below on VATRE. šāØ Let's shape the future together!
ā° Friendly Reminder! There will be NO CLASSES on Friday, November 3rd, 2023, we will have an In-service Day for staff. Classes will resume on Monday, November 6, 2023.
